Incubator temps?

[ninjascrub69]

I got my new incubator in the mail today, and the temp keeps bouncing between 70* and 85*, i turned the temp up but it stays at these temps. Its been running for about 8 hours (i know its not that long, but it seems like it would still be somewhat stabilized). The wafer is slightly bent, would that affect anything?

 

[mitch324]

What incubator did you buy?

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

if the waffer is bent, you need a new one it will not work damaged, call where you got it from and ask for a replacement
your temp should be 99.5 to 100.5 thats a safe zone

 

[JustAChickenLittle&More]

Which incubator did you buy? I bought a new one a few weeks ago and I had it plugged in for 3 days until the temperature held steady and it has a regulator to regulate the temp so it don't go past 101. Consider where you incubator is located in your house also. For example is it in a draft or by a heat vent? Anywhere near an outside door that is opening and closing more than twice a day?

 

[ninjascrub69]

I bought the Hova Bator Thermal Air Flow (i gave away my first incubator, a turbo fan

). Its in a draft free room, away from any vents.

 

[JustAChickenLittle&More]

How long have you had it plugged in? Make sure when you are regulating the temperature you only turn it about a 1/4 way each time.